26. Summary - Endangered and threatened species 



Name of species: American Alligator 



Species legal status and authority: Federally Endangered (Endangered 



Species Act of 1973) 



Number of populations on site: one 



Number of individuals per population: undetermined; not observed by 



authors , reported to occur in 

 potholes and drainage ditches 

 in portions of natural area. 



Size or Maturity of individuals: not known 



Phenology of population: not applicable 



Eg: vegetative % 

 flowering % 

 fruiting i 



General vigor of population: not known 



Disturbance or threats to population: none known 



Habitat characteristics 



Plant community: CT 2 , 3, 4 



Topography: 



Soil Series: 



Microclimates 



Drainage basin: 



Other plants and animal species present: See Master Species List. 



AERIAL OR DETAILED MAPS WITH POPULATIONS CLEARLY MARKED. 



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